If you're a keen follower of my blog and social media accounts, then you'll know my boyfriend and I took a well deserved holiday in early December to Tokyo! I did an entire post filled with pictures of our trip, but left out one day - our trip to Disneyland! (You can go back and take a look at my holiday snaps here.)
We arrived about 9:30am, and it wasn't too packed at all! All the workers were so nice, and there were no long lines to get into the park, so we were pretty happy! I was so lucky that my boyfriend took a backpack with him, so I didn't need to take a handbag!
Already getting excited, and we weren't even inside yet!
This was our first view of the park! It was all done up in Christmas decorations, and the tree at the center was amazing! There were people lining up to take pictures in front of it! I was already amazed at the attention to detail!
The first ride we went on was the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, thing, but I forgot to take pictures I was just so excited! Also I had the ridiculous notion that you weren't allowed to take pictures... what was I thinking? The second ride we decided on was a train ride around the entire park, so we could get a good look at everything! Off in the distance is Thunder Mountain, a roller coaster that I was too scared to go on but eventually got coaxed into doing it. I'll admit, it was pretty fun!
The Mark Twain Riverboat was something I really wanted to go on, but unfortunately we ran out of time, so I missed out!
This was outside a food court themed like the Queen of Hearts - sadly we didn't go inside, as we ran out of time for that too, but the outside looked absolutely gorgeous!
These little places were selling stuff, I just loved the detail and how much effort they put in to make it look great!
We arrived just in time to see the parade, and we saw our favourite - Aladdin! I was actually surprised to see a lot of the actors were Westerners and not locals, but I guess they wanted to get it as close to real as possible.
I'm pretty sure this was the girl from Tangled, but I can't be sure. Correct me if I'm wrong?
Cinderella & Belle were gorgeous as ever! Tinkerbell was also on this float, but I didn't get a chance to get a good picture of her!
Alice from Alice in Wonderland was gorgeous! Her and the Mad Hatter were both Westerners and actually stopped my boyfriend and I in the park as they were walking around to say hi! It was so lovely!
Pooh bear and Tigger! They were so cute!
The entire thing was pretty amazing, and sadly we ended up missing out on the night time one, but I'm happy that we caught the day one. All of the actors were so enthusiastic, so it was really cute to see all the kids getting so excited!
Noticed this cute little Stitch among the Tiki statues! There was a Lilo & Stitch ride, but I think it was for kids so we opted not to go - next time I will be though!
Daylight was coming to an end, and the castle looked amazing in the sunset I just had to take another snap!
The Haunted Mansion was one of my favourite rides! It was Nightmare Before Christmas themed, and the attention to detail was simply astounding! I wanted to go again, but the lines were too long!
Tomorrow Land was also really fun! We went on a Star Wars simulator 3D ride, which was really fun, but the lines were super long. Unfortunately we missed out on some of the rides like Space Mountain, but we'll definitely be going back next time for that!
We thought we'd walked around the entire park when we realised we'd completely missed out on Toon Town! This part of the park was so cute, and everything looked all cartoon like! We got the most amazing caramel popcorn here, and I'm dreaming of it constantly back home!
The lights in the park at night were gorgeous! By this time of the night, I couldn't stop smiling! I didn't want the day to end, but sadly it had to!
The night ended with us leaving just about closing time, and as we were walking over the bridge towards the train station, we saw their nightly fireworks! They were the best fireworks I've ever seen, they even had them in heart shapes and Micky Mouse shapes! It was a fantastic end to the night!
I'm happy we ended our holiday with Disneyland, because it was really the highlight of our trip, and the perfect way to end our holiday!
Have you ever been to Disneyland? If so, did you love it as much as I did?
Great post - I loveeee Disneyland! I've been to the parks in California and am actually going to the Paris one this weekend and I am so excited xx
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Oh wow that is really exciting! This was my first ever Disneyland, but I look forward to many more trips in my lifetime, I hope! xx
DeleteOmgsh I love disney!!! You lucky girl so jealous looks like you had an awsome time!! Xx
ReplyDeleteI definitely did have an awesome time, it was wonderful! xx
DeleteLovely pics. I went to Disney World in Orlando for two weeks for the first time over Christmas. It was the best holiday ever! Xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks lovely! And how exciting - I can't wait to go to the other Disneylands! xx
DeleteOh my gosh i am in awe!!!!!! Looks like you had a fantastic time at Disneyland!! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's great to hear that the characters were enthusiastic and in their mode as it would be a bummer to meet somone who was half tired half bored!!
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Totally agree, I wasn't expecting them to be so into it though! Definitely happy about it but! It was the best time ever! xx
DeleteI've always wanted to go to disneyland and seeing that you had the most amazing time there makes me want to go even more! Your photos are absolutely stunning! :D
ReplyDeleteMelissa | Lemonmel
Aw you must go! I think everyone should go at least once in their lifetime, even if they aren't that into Disney, it's still an amazing day! Hopefully you get a chance really soon :)
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Looks awesome! I'd be too scared to attempt most of the rides these days.. 10 years ago I'd have done them all! You really lose your nerve after having children... and getting old!! :)
ReplyDeleteHaha don't worry Loz, it's not just after having kids, I was terrified! :P xx
DeleteAmazing photos! Yep it is the happiest place on earth!! I've stayed at a Disneyland resort and it's pretty neat.
ReplyDeleteAww how nice, I really want to stay at the resort next time! xx
DeleteHow gorgeous! I haven't been to Disneyland for yonks - this is making me want to go!
ReplyDeleteIt's seriously the best - go go go! Haha :D xx
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